Corea Contention and Statehood Hope Highlight Arizona News
Thursday August 2 1894 reports Japan and Guna dispute over Corea a key peninsula in Asia. The piece notes California easing from a strike while Phoenix residents urge Sen Mark A Smith to push Statehood bills amid Gazette claims Gov Hughes and Prof Netherton oppose the measure in Washington. Arizona voters brace for a partisan biennial campaign and doubt on Congress passage.
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Gov. Hughes
Prof. Netherton
Washington
Statehood
Arizona
Worden Train Wrecker Case Proceeds Amid Damaging Testimony
The examination of Worden, alleged train wrecker, continues with damaging testimony and a likely binding decision. Knox, leader of the strikers, is said to have tried to prevent loss of life and property. Dr J C Norton, Territorial Veterinary Surgeon, praised for tireless work against the disease in the valley.
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Worden
Knox
J. C. Norton
Landers
Norton
India Mint Openings Boost Silver Shipments to East
Large bar silver purchases in New York for London accounts suggest India mints may reopen soon. A rise in silver prices is expected and London shipments to India, replacing China as top buyer, show a 34.8 percent year to date drop in shipments, though total to June 14 totals $24,399,610 a $737,495 rise on 1893.
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New York
London
India
China
Arizona Statehood Moves Forward With Baker Appointment
The senate committee on Arizona's admission reports progress due to Mark Smith's efforts. Prospector StateHoop remains a top desire. rain is awaited for prosperity. Judge Baker chosen by Phoenix voters to travel to Washington to advocate for statehood.
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Senate
Arizona
Mark Smith
Prospector
Grand Canyon Dam Proposal for Arizona Reclamation
The Grand Canyon dam concept envisions a 300 foot high steel framed dam in a canyon of the Colorado River to power pumps and generators. Water would be delivered by gravity from Yavapai summit to irrigate Mohave Coconino Yavapai Maricopa and Yuma counties. The plan seeks congressional aid to fund the vast reclamation and boost Arizona's taxable wealth.
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Arizona
Mesa
Colorado River
Yavapai Summit
Mohave
Quoconino
Mohave County
Coconino County
Yavapai
Maricopa
Yuma
Pacific Coast
Congress
Gazette
Local fruit industry notes and upcoming horticultural meeting
The valley grape crop is very fine and drying favorable. Dr Jones of Fempe visited Mesa Sunday. W Richims traveled to Yavapai county with a fruit load. Several carloads of grapes have shipped from Salt valley. A party leaves for a picnic and barbecue at Dr Peters place on the Salt. Mari copa County Horticultural Society meets in Tempe next Saturday at 1 pm. all farmers are invited.
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Dr. Jones
Fempe
Mesa
W. Richims
Yavapai County
Salt
Lamson Academy Opens Sept 3 in New Phoenix Building
The Lamson Academy and Business College enters its sixth year in Phoenix with a Sept 3 term start in a new two story brick building. The school offers academic and business education and is praised by local supporters. Nearby, B F Johnson celebrates birth anniversary with a large gathering at Don LeBaron’s home and a grand banquet.
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Lamson Academy and Business College
Phoenix
Lamson
B. F. Johnson
Don LeBaron
Mr. Johnson
Hale
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California
Mark A. Smith
Jupge Baker
Grand Canyon Dam
Bull Dog
Tempe
D A LeBaron
Gila City
Yuma County
F. M. Vernon
Mesa Weekly Free Press
The
Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer
Addres
Talbot & Hubbard
Pheonix
Dr. Ensor
Gilson Block
A. P. Walbridge
oTore
Joe VE
St. Lowis
Kansas City
C. Carpenter
H. Morehouse
el Paso
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